How to Connect Your Arlo Photographic camera to Google Assistant

Brianne Sandorf

Staff Writer, Home Security & Smart Home

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1. Get an Arlo camera

Final we heard, not all of Arlo's cameras work with Google Assistant. But you can pick any of the following and however connect with Google:

  • Arlo Ultra two
  • Arlo Pro three
  • Arlo Pro iv
  • Arlo Essential
  • Arlo Essential Indoor
  • Arlo Pro iii Floodlight Camera
  • Arlo Video Doorbell
  • Arlo Essentials Video Doorbell Wire-Free

To learn virtually other Arlo cameras, visit our total Arlo camera review.

two. Get a Google Habitation or Nest Hub

Your Arlo cameras should piece of work with any Google Home or Nest Hub. But to view the feed, you demand a device with a screen.

Effort either the Nest Hub or Nest Hub Max for the full effect.

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You technically don't need a Google Abode or Nest Hub to prepare an Arlo camera with Google Assistant. Utilise the Google Home app to add the camera without whatsoever hardware. You can and so view the camera feed on your phone by asking Google to open the Nest or Arlo apps.¹

3. Ready your Arlo photographic camera

The Arlo app will tell you everything you need to know about setting upwards your new Arlo photographic camera. Just follow its instructions.

Once you've set up everything upwards, requite the camera a petty exam to make sure it's working. Troubleshoot the Wi-Fi connectedness too.

four. Set up your Nest Hub

Go into the Google Home app. Select the Add+ sign, and so choose "Gear up up device."

The app will show an selection titled "Accept something already set up?" Cull this option, then select Arlo from the list of smart devices. You'll then log into your Arlo business relationship.

5. Add together Arlo photographic camera

You tin also utilise the search icon to observe and select the Arlo device. Google may make you verify your device before it will link to your account.

So choose whichever Arlo cameras you desire to connect to your account and then you'll accept the option to name each ane. Nosotros recommend naming them something like shooting fish in a barrel to identify each one like "Arlo Doorbell".

half-dozen. Cheque your Arlo feed using Google Assistant

Say, "Okay Google, bear witness outdoor Arlo Doorbell on Nest Hub Max." (Brand sure to utilize the correct names of your cameras and Google Habitation devices.)

And that's it! Everything is prepare upward so that you can view your camera feed.

Recap

Setting up an Arlo camera with Google Assistant isn't hard, though information technology can be a piddling anti-intuitive at times. We've hopefully provided everything you need to work through the process.

Google Assistant/Amazon FAQ

What will Arlo cameras work with?

Arlo cameras don't work with every available protocol or smart home platform. (For instance, they don't currently work with Thread.)

We've created a few tables that show compatibility with Arlo indoor and outdoor cameras.

Arlo outdoor camera smart integrations

Data effective 2/28/2022. Offers subject to modify.

Which Arlo security camera is the all-time?

Not every Arlo camera volition exist right for every person.

If you live with someone you don't trust or have kids or valuables y'all want to keep an eye on, nosotros'd start with an indoor security camera.

But if your main goal is to go on intruders out, nosotros'd definitely prioritize an outdoor security camera or video doorbell.

We hope that helps. If you find you don't like the sound of Arlo cameras in full general, yous tin ever try the Nest Cam IQ. They're a similar value to Arlo (although they tend to run at a higher cost point). Y'all tin get either an indoor or outdoor version.

Or, if y'all prefer something cheaper, hither are suggestions for not-so-pricey security cameras.

Brianne Sandorf

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Brianne Sandorf

Brianne has a degree in English language and creative writing from Westminster Higher and has spent six+ years writing professional, research-based content. Before joining Reviews.org, she wrote safety and security content for ASecureLife.com. Her pieces and quotes are published across the web, including on MSN.com, Social Catfish, and Parents.com. Hobbies include wearing a seatbelt, wearing a life jacket, and keeping her artillery and legs inside the ride at all times. Contact her at brianne@reviews.org.

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